Welcome to our dedicated page for Gatos Silver news (Ticker: GATO), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Gatos Silver stock.
This page provides a historical news archive for Gatos Silver, Inc. (GATO), a former NYSE and TSX-listed silver-dominant exploration, development and production company. Company news releases describe Gatos Silver as the 70% owner of the Los Gatos Joint Venture in southern Chihuahua State, Mexico, where it operated the Cerro Los Gatos mine and advanced exploration across the broader Los Gatos district.
The news flow for GATO covers several key themes. Operational updates detail production results at Cerro Los Gatos, including silver and silver equivalent output, mill throughput rates and cost metrics such as by-product and co-product all-in sustaining costs. Exploration releases highlight drilling results at near-mine targets like the South-East Deeps and Central Deeps zones, as well as regional targets including Portigueño, San Luis, Lince and Los Veranos within the Los Gatos district’s approximately 103,000 hectares of mineral rights.
Corporate and strategic developments also feature prominently in Gatos Silver’s news. In September 2024, the company announced a definitive merger agreement under which First Majestic Silver Corp. would acquire all outstanding Gatos Silver shares. Subsequent releases reported stockholder and shareholder approvals, and a joint press release dated January 16, 2025 confirmed completion of the acquisition and noted that Gatos Silver shares would cease trading and be delisted from the NYSE and TSX.
By reviewing this news archive, readers can trace Gatos Silver’s reported production performance, life of mine planning, exploration progress and the sequence of events leading to its acquisition by First Majestic. This historical record is useful for understanding how the Cerro Los Gatos mine and the Los Gatos district evolved under Gatos Silver’s stewardship before becoming part of First Majestic’s portfolio.
Gatos Silver, Inc. (GATO) has begun drilling at its wholly owned Santa Valeria project in southern Chihuahua, Mexico. This project is strategically located near the Los Gatos District’s mineral concession block and is expected to explore its silver potential. An 18-hole, 5,400-meter drilling campaign aims to test key targets identified in previous studies. Gatos Silver has a solid track record in the area, with its Cerro Los Gatos deposit projected to produce 12.2 million silver equivalent ounces annually. The company's CEO emphasizes the significance of this drill campaign in expanding its mineral asset base.
Gatos Silver has finalized an agreement with Dowa Metals & Mining, securing an additional 18.5% interest in the Los Gatos Joint Venture (LGJV), raising its ownership to 70%. Additionally, Gatos Silver will extinguish a $60 million working capital facility, reducing its attributable share by $42 million. This transaction is expected to conclude by the end of March 2021. CEO Stephen Orr highlighted this as a significant milestone, enhancing Gatos Silver’s position within the silver and zinc-rich mineral district in Mexico and supporting its production growth objectives.
Gatos Silver (GATO) announced a virtual Investor Day on March 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. MT/12:00 p.m. ET, focusing on exploration activities and updates for the Los Gatos District. The event is open to all, requiring prior registration. The company has identified 14 mineralization zones in a promising 103,087-hectare district in Mexico, with 85% still to be drilled. Gatos Silver's Cerro Los Gatos deposit aims for an annual production of 12.2 million silver equivalent ounces. A webcast replay will be available on the company's website post-event.
Gatos Silver, Inc. (NYSE/TSX: GATO) has successfully restored full power from Mexico's national grid at its Cerro Los Gatos (CLG) mine. Surface facilities and underground mining activities are now fully operational. The CLG process plant is set to resume early this week after expedited maintenance during the recent power outage. The company reports minimal impact on its mining operations due to this outage. Gatos Silver is known for its silver and zinc-rich mineral district in Chihuahua, aiming to produce 12.2 million silver equivalent ounces annually.
Gatos Silver (GATO) reports temporary power restrictions at its Cerro Los Gatos (CLG) site due to severe winter storms in Texas impacting natural gas supply to Mexico. The mine can maintain residential and administrative power through diesel generators but will operate underground mining at a reduced rate. Ore will be stockpiled due to processing plant shutdown for maintenance, which will be accelerated during this period. The firm continues to explore its mineral rights in Chihuahua, which remains largely underexplored with significant potential for silver production.
Gatos Silver, Inc. (GATO) will report its Q4 and year-end 2020 operational and financial results on March 29, 2021, before market open. A conference call will be held at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time. Gatos Silver operates a silver-rich mineral district in Chihuahua, Mexico, with 14 defined mineral zones. The company recently commissioned its first operating mine, expected to yield 12.2 million silver equivalent ounces annually. Forward-looking statements in the release highlight production expectations and associated risks.
Gatos Silver (GATO) provided an operational update highlighting progress in the Cerro Los Gatos (CLG) mine during 2020. Despite COVID-19 related interruptions, the mine achieved a production rate of 2,324 tonnes/day by year-end. CLG produced 4.2 million ounces of silver, along with significant quantities of zinc, lead, and gold. Gatos Silver initiated a 27,000-meter exploration program aimed at upgrading inferred resources and identifying new deposits. The company also successfully completed an IPO, raising $172.5 million, marking a milestone in its growth strategy.
Gatos Silver completed a dual listing IPO on NYSE and TSX in October 2020, raising $173 million, marking the largest precious metals IPO since 2010. Major shareholders include the Electrum Group and Fidelity Investments. The company is set to join the Russell 2000 Index on December 21, 2020, enhancing its market visibility. Gatos Silver focuses on silver and zinc production in Chihuahua, Mexico, and aims to produce 12.2 million silver equivalent ounces annually from its newly commissioned Cerro Los Gatos mine. The company holds extensive mineral rights in an underexplored district.
Gatos Silver (NYSE/TSX: GATO) has announced the reactivation of drilling programs requiring 58,000 meters of exploration at an estimated cost of $6.1 million. The first initiative, focusing on the Cerro Los Gatos deposit, aims to convert inferred resources into measured and indicated resources, potentially increasing the production rate from 2,500 tpd to 3,000 tpd. The company plans two additional programs targeting resource expansion at the Los Gatos District and its Santa Valeria project. CEO Stephen Orr emphasizes the commitment to creating value through these initiatives.
Gatos Silver (NYSE/TSX: GATO) has announced its inclusion in the VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) following its recent IPO. CEO Stephen Orr highlighted the significance of this inclusion, given that Gatos Silver generates most of its revenue from silver production. The company operates in a mineral-rich district in Chihuahua, Mexico, and has defined 14 zones of mineralization, with plans to produce 12.2 million silver equivalent ounces annually from its Cerro Los Gatos mine.